Worldwide Quarterly Smart Connected Device Tracker

IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Smart Connected Device Tracker® provides an integrated view of three important technology markets: Personal computers (notebooks and desktops), smartphones, and tablets. This integrated deliverable with data from three highly sought-out consumer trackers provides a holistic view of the changing dynamics across all four product categories. This data provides vendor market share across the smart connected device spectrum, as well as a detailed country-level forecast that highlights shifts in demand.

Forecast Coverage
Forecasts for this tracker are updated quarterly and include historical data from 1Q10, two years of quarterly forecasts, and an additional three years of annual market projections. Forecasts are available at the worldwide, regional, and country levels. Forecast measurements include units, value, and ASP. Additional segmentations offered include:  Product category: Desktop PCs, portable PCs, tablets, and smartphones  Operating system (tablets and smartphones only)  Distribution channels: Direct, etailers, retail, telco, and others  Customer segment: Consumer and commercial

Delivery Schedule and Deliverables
This tracker is delivered on a quarterly basis in an Excel-based delivery tool. The delivery schedule for this tracker is as follows:  Historical data: Week 7 after period closes  Forecast data: Week 9 after period closes

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